DWI arrests: Man who allegedly ran from car, yelled at vehicles arrested for DWI | Crime

The division mentioned officers noticed the motive force of the automobile, Derek Machala, 26, of 3023 W. Major St., Batavia, New York, working from his automobile on Pitt Avenue and yelling at different autos. Officers had been advised that Machala tried to combat a number of individuals making an attempt to cease him.

After recognizing Machala on foot within the space, officers detained him. The division mentioned Machala was yelling at and combative with officers as he was being taken into custody.

An officer’s report mentioned that Machala had an odor of alcohol on his breath. A report mentioned his blood alcohol content material was 0.24.

The arrest was amongst seven for impaired driving in Pitt County, in accordance with courtroom data and legislation enforcement experiences out there from Nov. 12-16. Following are particulars from the opposite arrests:

• Eugene Eason, 38, of 2759 Allpine Taylor Highway, Greenville, was stopped by Greenville police at 2:50 a.m. on Nov. 13 on U.S. 264 Alternate. A report mentioned Eason had pink, glassy eyes and an odor of marijuana on his particular person. His blood alcohol content material was 0.18.
• Cecilia Lopez-Figueroa, 20, of 2020 Fairview Lane, Sanford, was stopped by Ayden police at 4:01 a.m. on Nov. 15 for weaving out and in of a lane on N.C. 11 close to Exit 112. A report mentioned that she had a “glassy look” and that the officer may odor alcohol on her breath. Her blood alcohol content material was 0.13.
• Antonio Lucas, 48, of 1401 Westpointe Drive, Greenville, was stopped by the State Freeway Patrol at 5:28 a.m., Nov. 14, on S.R. 1467 close to Stantonsburg Highway in Greenville. A report mentioned that Lucas was unsteady on his ft and that he had pink, glassy eyes. He had a robust odor of alcohol on his breath in accordance with experiences. A blood alcohol take a look at was not out there.
• Shaquan Poole, 27, of 4164 Brook Creek Lane, Greenville, was stopped by the State Freeway Patrol at 9:17 p.m. on Nov. 14 whereas touring on Black Jack-Simpson Highway close to N.C. 55. A report mentioned that Poole wrecked her car, however a crash report was unavailable. The report mentioned she advised troopers she had been ingesting and that she had pink, glassy eyes and a robust odor of alcohol on her breath. Poole was experiencing temper swings, in accordance with the trooper’s report. She was additional charged with reckless driving to hazard. Her blood alcohol content material was 0.13.
• Tommy Tran, 24, of 3311 Landmark St., Greenville, was stopped by the State Freeway Patrol at 8:22 p.m. on Nov. 14 for driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on Worthington Highway close to Corey Highway. Based on a trooper’s report, Tran had a robust odor of alcohol on his breath and was unsteady, utilizing his arms to steadiness. The report additionally mentioned his eyes had been glassy and pink. Tran refused a blood alcohol take a look at. He was additional charged for failure to seem in courtroom on a previous DWI cost, and different costs stemming from that incident. Tran was cited for rushing, driving with a revoked license and reckless driving with wanton disregard. He was beforehand arrested for DWI in August 2018.
• Ebony Walker, 35, of 2458 Jones St., Winterville, was stopped by Ayden police at 1:17 a.m. on Nov. 14, on N.C. 11 close to Littlefield Highway. A report mentioned she had a robust odor of alcohol on her breath and glassy eyes. She refused a blood alcohol take a look at.
• Nathan Wright

, 24, of 521 Avoca Farm Highway, Merry Hill, was stopped by the State Freeway Patrol at 10:33 p.m. on Nov. 15 on N.C. 11. A report mentioned he had pink, glassy eyes and had a blood alcohol stage of 0.13. Wright has a previous DWI arrest from 2019.